Volunteer Open House at Annapolis Maritime Museum

ANNAPOLIS, MD – (February 8, 2022) The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) invites you to a Volunteer Open House held on February 21, 2022 from 4:00-6:00PM in the Museum’s Bay Room. Meet our volunteer captains, enjoy beverages and light fare, and learn how you can use your skills and passion to give back to your local community.

AMM’s current group of 270 volunteers serve over 8,000 hours annually at our Museum, Park Campus, and on the skipjack, Wilma Lee. From docents to event assistance, AMM relies heavily on the support of our volunteers to support the museum operations, beautify our spaces, and facilitate programs. With recent renovations and expansions in our museum, at our park, and on the Wilma Lee, we are excited to welcome a new cohort of volunteers to grow our community offerings and help drive our mission forward.

“Our volunteers are the lifeblood of the Annapolis Maritime Museum,” said President/CEO Alice Estrada. “I am both humbled and impressed with their hard work, dedication, and passion for our mission and work. Local residents interested in history, continuing education, or handy work will find great options for involvement with various levels of commitment. There is something for everyone!”

Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Special Events/Fundraisers – Annapolis Oyster Roast & Sock Burning/Boatyard Beach Bash: Guest Check-in, Setup/Cleanup (1-day commitment)
  • Concert Series – Tides and Tunes (10 concerts) & September Sunsets (4 concerts): Guest Check-in, Setup/Cleanup                                                                          
  • Docent/Tour Guide: Check-in and greet visitors, provide tours, ring up merchandise (Shifts available Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
  • Wooden Boat Crew: restore/repair wooden boat exhibits (Days vary in warmer months.)
  • Gardening Team: maintain grounds of the Museum (Days vary in warmer months.)
  • Education Programs: assist in educating school children at both campuses (Days vary year-round. Mostly mornings.)
  • Grounds Crew at Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park: Landscaping projects, trail restoration & general gardening (Days vary in warmer months.)
  • Skipjack Wilma Lee: Guide Tours, Maintenance, Sailing Crew
  • Administrative Support: Filing, Correspondence, Organizing (During normal business hours.)
  • Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse: Guide Tours, Maintenance (Saturdays & Sundays, June-October, Weather Permitting)
  • Archives & Oral History: Interviewing, Editing Transcripts (Flexible daytime hours.)

No pre-registration is required for the open house. Current volunteers will be on hand to discuss all opportunities at this event. Those who are unable to attend but are interested in volunteering can email volunteercaptain@amaritime.org or visit amaritimestg.wpengine.com/support/volunteer to fill out an interest form.